have emotional breakdowns when I see things that deal with childhood, parenting, family, and things of that nature. My dad did leave when I was 9 and my mom and I do have a good relationship. I'm 22 now and I have a good life, I am not that depressed. Some days I am in a great mood while others seem like punishment to be alive. I am a college sr and have goals, so when I get depressed, I just slack off a little bit, but I know in order to graduate, I have to get up out of bed and go to class. I just have these feelings of guilt, regret, slight hopelessness, and total sadness when I come across these subjects. What is this? I am easily bothered and normally melt down once I can get by myself for a few minutes.
What is this? What can I do about it? I don't understand it.
2007-02-24 12:30:11 · 7 answers · asked by Trojan8408 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I can totally relate to what you are going through. I'm also 22, college senior. Around my junior year, I began feeling the exact same way. Usually when I would think about the future--or for no reason at all, I would get extremely anxious and would completely break down. I never wanted to get out of bed, I would cry for what seemed to be no reason at all. Things that didn't upset me before, all of the sudden started to upset me. I slacked off majorly in school, was a bit anti-social, developed a really poor self-esteem.
I didn't think I was depressed-- but now that I look back at the situation, I do believe that I was. I started birth control, which may have effect my hormones a bit...but it took me awhile to get over it on my own because I was embarassed to speak with anyone about it, since I felt like I was getting upset over nothing.
Have you talked to anyone? Maybe your mother...or even a counselor at school (they keep that stuff anonymous and it's free) Trust me, if you are feeling depressed, talking about your feelings and venting REALLY helps. I also spoke with my doctor-- she gave me a trial of anxiety medication which I no longer need to use, but would help me when I would have a "breakdown" and couldnt get myself through it.
I hope you feel happier soon!
2007-02-24 12:43:38 · answer #1 · answered by autumn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are holding onto abuses or activities that were not appropriate that occurred in your childhood. If these breakdowns happen at least once a week, I feel you should be seeing a counselor, as well as taking an antidepressent. Clearly, something in your past is holding you back, you are not allowing yourself to move on in a healthy way. You say you are not "that depressed". I say you are severely depressed, and need help in coping with it. Contact your counselors at school, they do have people to assist your mental health as well as academic skills.
2007-02-24 12:37:52 · answer #2 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my advice is for you to go and talk to someone about the way you feel...and talk to your doctor about medications that could help with these feelings...
I know some ppl are weary about being on medications, however there are lots of meds that can be used short term to pull you out of lull's and get you back on track....you sound like you are going through a bought of depression, dont worry it happens to most people whether they admit it or not...you are not abnormal at all...i have been through depression and suicidal ideation even and let me tell you....it comes and goes, but ALWAYS passes...so be strong, look forward in life if you spend so much time in the past you cannot move on...( i had a terrible child hood) and get help...you will be fine...
2007-02-24 12:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree "depressive anxiety disorder"
Seek therapy with possible meds prescribed as soon as possible. Talk with a doctor right away.
2007-02-24 13:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by michael m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depressive anxiety disorder
1:1 therapy with possible meds prescribed should help
exercise
meditation
coping methods
getting enough sleep .. helps too
2007-02-24 12:35:24 · answer #5 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u need someone to vent with try me dogmicjoe@yahoo.com. try also walking and music. call 1800 lifenet for advice. www.metanoia.org can help.
2007-02-24 14:39:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may be bi polar...i am the same way...you need some meds to help you, i cannot afford them :(
2007-02-24 12:36:08 · answer #7 · answered by *<dEzI>* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋